Vanellus miles
Masked Lapwing at Fyshwick, ACT
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| Vanellus miles | ArcherCallaway | 20 Dec 2019 | |
| Vanellus miles | Christine | 20 Dec 2019 |
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Two adults watching over their youngster, who was busy foraging in the mud - up to its "knees" in it! Sometimes it helps get your feet out of the mud if you flap your wings :)
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.161932-35.314292
- Maps Jerrabomberra Wetlands
- Places Fyshwick, ACT
Sighting information
- 3 Abundance
- 19 Dec 2019 11:35 AM Recorded on
- Christine Recorded by
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Species information
- Vanellus miles Scientific name
- Masked Lapwing Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- -2.57m to 1112.6m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
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Synonyms
Vanellus (Lobipluvia) miles Vanellus (Lobipluvia) miles novaehollandiae
Seasonal activity
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Nesting site
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